All articles tagged with #marlins
Miami defeated Pittsburgh 8-2 in Game 122, handing the Pirates a seventh straight series loss. Janson Junk worked six solid innings for the Marlins, while Pirates opener Carmen Mlodzinski struggled after a Ramirez RBI double in the third. Pittsburgh’s only run came on an error in the second, and Miami pulled away with a sequence of runs, including Hernandez’s two-run homer, to cement the win.
Paul Skenes labored through five innings against the Marlins, yielding two runs (one earned) on eight hard-hit balls. His fastball averaged 95.7 mph (hardest 96.5), down from his season mark of 96.9, and he departed after 65 pitches as the Pirates lost. Yohan Ramírez tossed three perfect innings in relief, and Skenes struck out four to go with a 9-11 record and a 3.88 ERA. He is due to face the Red Sox next.
Battery Power previews the Braves-Marlins matchup in a Braves Discussion game-thread post, highlighting the pitching clash of Martin Perez vs. Janson Junk and inviting fans to join the conversation and share thoughts ahead of the game.
The Rays will acquire catcher Liam Hicks from the Marlins in a three-prospect deal that includes Brayden Taylor, Adrian Santana and Jacob Kisting, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan and The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal. Tampa Bay is expected to demote lefty-hitting catcher Hunter Feduccia and keep Nick Fortes as Hicks’ backup, while the Marlins could recall Agustín Ramírez to DH behind Joe Mack. Hicks, a 27-year-old left-handed hitter, is slashing .283/.364/.434 with 14 homers and 62 RBI in 405 plate appearances this season, providing the Rays with added catching depth.
The Tampa Bay Rays acquire catcher Liam Hicks from the Miami Marlins for a three-prospect package—Adrian Santana, Brayden Taylor, and Jacob Kisting—boosting the Rays with a bat-first backstop who has 14 homers this season but average defense. In exchange, Miami picks up three upside prospects: Santana, a defensive-minded shortstop with growing power; Taylor, a left-handed-hitting third-base prospect showing improved numbers; and Kisting, a right-handed pitcher with back-end starter upside.
The Rays acquired catcher Liam Hicks from the Marlins for three minor leaguers (Brayden Taylor, Adrian Santana, Jacob Kisting) to upgrade their catching, likely replacing Hunter Feduccia in a Fortes-Hicks platoon. The move comes as Tampa Bay added Freddy Peralta and optioned rookie reliever Alex Cook, while designating Craig Kimbrel for assignment, with reports of ongoing talks for a reliever, a second baseman and/or a bat‑first outfielder before the 6 p.m. deadline. Hicks is hitting .282 with 14 homers and 62 RBIs in 101 games this season.
The Miami Marlins traded catcher/first baseman Liam Hicks to the Tampa Bay Rays in a three-player package that also sends Brayden Taylor to Miami, with Adrian Santana and Jacob Kisting rounding out the return. Hicks, 27, has posted a .282/.363/.432 line with 14 homers in 409 plate appearances and is viewed as a potential long-term catching solution for Tampa Bay, a team that has shuffled at the position. The Rays’ catching duties have been filled by Nick Fortes and Hunter Feduccia, with Fortes producing solid numbers and Feduccia offering less offense. The move gives Tampa a potential offensive upgrade behind the plate while Miami retools its depth.
Mets fall 1-0 to the Marlins at Citi Field in the last game before the trade deadline as Robert Stock goes five innings and Joe Mack hits a solo homer; the Mets threaten in the seventh but can't score, and with several relievers linked to trades, the roster could look very different for Tuesday’s game against Cleveland.
The Phillies were swept by a Miami Marlins team that had just snapped a 12-game skid, blowing a 6-0 lead to fall 8-6 in the series finale. Philadelphia’s offense has cooled since the All-Star break and the bullpen has been taxed, leaving the club to chase a shrinking wild-card cushion. Bryce Harper urged help at the trade deadline as Marlins manager Don Mattingly warned, 'we’ll find out who we are' as both teams confront the stretch run.
Miami pounced on upside with Jacob Lombard as its top pick, then stocked the rest of its draft with high‑floor arms; Washington loaded up on elite college bats at the top and sprinkled in upside later, while Atlanta, the Mets, and the Phillies balanced college and high‑upside picks across rounds under various constraints. In sum, the NL East draft leaned toward top‑tier upside with mixed depth and development questions throughout the division.
The Miami Marlins tracked down Jonah, a rescue dog who became famous after a viral clip showing him eyeing a hot dog at a game; his owner says the look is a regular habit, and Jonah later enjoyed his hot dog, with fans noting his real favorite treat is ice cream.
Miami’s left-hander Robby Snelling will have Tommy John surgery after a UCL sprain, ending his season and likely delaying his big-league impact until 2027. He debuted this month after climbing the minors, but the injury pauses his development and affects the Marlins’ rotation plans and club-control window, as they navigate roster depth and potential trades while he rehabs for more than a year.
The Miami Marlins optioned left-hander Braxton Garrett back to Triple-A Jacksonville after a rough major-league return, while rookie Robby Snelling is sidelined with a UCL sprain and will undergo further testing to decide on a possible surgery. With the fifth rotation spot unsettled, Janson Junk and Sandy Alcantara are lined up for the Atlanta series, and other Jacksonville prospects (including top-50 aiming Thomas White) are in the mix. Alderman was placed on the minor-league injured list after a collision at first base, removing a potential power-hitting option at first base for now.
The Miami Marlins placed rookie left-hander Robby Snelling on the 15-day injured list with a left elbow UCL sprain, prompting Braxton Garrett’s recall to start in Snelling’s place. Snelling had just debuted after a rotation shakeup, and the injury creates uncertainty for the rotation, possible promotions from the minors (like Thomas White), and could influence the team’s trade and development plans depending on the severity and whether surgery is needed.
The Miami Marlins selected the contract of pitching prospect Josh Ekness from Triple-A Jacksonville, adding him to the 26-man roster after optioning Cade Gibson to Triple-A following a rough relief appearance; Ekness, a 12th-round pick with a high minor-league strikeout rate and a fastball/sweeper mix, could make his MLB debut soon and provide bullpen depth as Pete Fairbanks deals with a nerve-issue in his throwing hand.